Mineral Supply Chains Under Pressure as Nations Vie for Key Resources in Energy Transition

The United States and other countries are working to secure critical minerals used in technologies like electric vehicles and reduce dependence on China.
China dominates the processing of minerals like lithium and cobalt, giving it power over other nations that need these resources.
The G7 and others aim to build more secure and resilient mineral supply chains to manage risks.
The U.S. is exploring ways to develop its own mineral capacity and partner with resource-rich allies.
The rush for critical minerals is fueling resource nationalism that threatens global trade and cooperation.